2000 VOLVO V70XC
2 recalls, 132 complaints - 44 TSBs
06V441000 Nov 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Consequence
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
04V504000 Oct 21, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaint Statistics
132 total complaints
3 crashes 7 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 45 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
PULLING OUT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PARKING LOT UNTO SOUTH PARK AVE. IN HAMBURG NY 14075, ENGINE STALLED IN MIDDLE LANE. BARELY MADE IT ACROSSTO CURBSIDE AND STALLED AGAIN, PATROL CAR CAME AND ASSISTED ME WITH HIS FLASHING LIGHTS. VEHICLE STILL NOT IN RUNNING CONDITION. TRIED NEW PARTSWITH OUT SUCCE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
PULLING OUT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PARKING LOT UNTO SOUTH PARK AVE. IN HAMBURG NY 14075, ENGINE STALLED IN MIDDLE LANE. BARELY MADE IT ACROSSTO CURBSIDE AND STALLED AGAIN, PATROL CAR CAME AND ASSISTED ME WITH HIS FLASHING LIGHTS. VEHICLE STILL NOT IN RUNNING CONDITION. TRIED NEW PARTSWITH OUT SUCCE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 2013
Incident date: Sep 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. A TROUBLE CODE WAS DETECTED PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THERE WAS A ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2011
Incident date: Mar 31, 2011
CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER AND SOMETIMES ETS LIGHT COMES ON. USUSALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 16, 2010
Incident date: Dec 13, 2010
MY 2000 VOLVO XC70 DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS ENGINE CONDITION THAT NEEDS TO BE REPORTED AND CORRECTED. THE DASHBOARD INDICATED A RED ETS LIGHT WHICH ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL NEEDS TO BE DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT VOLVO GARAGE WHO IDENTIFIED THE PROBLE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Dec 4, 2009
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2000 VOLVO V70 XC, THE THROTTLE BEGAN ACTING STRANGE, REQUIRING US TO PRESS MUCH MORE THAN USUAL ON THE THROTTLE TO AVOID THE ENGINE CUTTING OUT, WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE, AND I WAS TOLD IT W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 15, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #06V441000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHO... Read more
TIRES
May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2009
CONTINENTAL CONTIEXTREMECONTACT RADIALS SIZE 205/55 R16 V SPEED RATING, PURCHASED ON 7/10/08. TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES AT INCIDENT DATE. UPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION AFTER A 9 HOUR TRIP TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 67MPH AVERAGE, BOTH RIGHT SIDE TIRES HAD LARGE BULGES IN THE SIDEWALL. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 27, 2009
Incident date: Jan 17, 2009
OUR 2000 VOLVO XC70 STATIONWAGON EXPERIENCED SLUGGISH SPEED ON A WEDNESDAY - IT DID NOT LIKE TO ACCELERATE. IT WAS ALSO GOING THROUGH OIL, WHICH THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP SAID WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE - IT ONLY HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT. ON THURSDAY, THE CAR WOULD NOT START (IT WAS VERY COLD). ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 27, 2009
Incident date: Jan 17, 2009
OUR 2000 VOLVO XC70 STATIONWAGON EXPERIENCED SLUGGISH SPEED ON A WEDNESDAY - IT DID NOT LIKE TO ACCELERATE. IT WAS ALSO GOING THROUGH OIL, WHICH THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP SAID WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE - IT ONLY HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT. ON THURSDAY, THE CAR WOULD NOT START (IT WAS VERY COLD). ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Feb 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 14, 2008
Incident date: Feb 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY DURING ACCELERATION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GAS CAP, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE BEGAN AF... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Jan 2, 2008
TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AT COLD TEMPERATURES. FAILURE IS COVERED FOR V70, BUT NOT V70XC. LATCH ASSEMBLIES ARE THE SAME. NUMEROUS OTHER REFERENCES TO V70XC LATCH FAILURES FOUND ON INTERNET. PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE WIDESPREAD THAN ACKNOWLEDGED. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO MULTIPLE DEALE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Jan 2, 2008
TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AT COLD TEMPERATURES. FAILURE IS COVERED FOR V70, BUT NOT V70XC. LATCH ASSEMBLIES ARE THE SAME. NUMEROUS OTHER REFERENCES TO V70XC LATCH FAILURES FOUND ON INTERNET. PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE WIDESPREAD THAN ACKNOWLEDGED. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO MULTIPLE DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Oct 4, 2007
Incident date: Oct 4, 2007
SENSORS IN VEHICLE SUDDENLY REPORT PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND VEHICLE GOES INTO CREEP HOME MODE. SYSTEM CAN BE RESET BY REMOVING BATTERY TERMINAL AND WILL THEN WORK FINE FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE SENSORS AGAIN REPORT PROBLEM AND GO INTO CREEP ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2007
Incident date: Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE IS A SAFETY HAZARD. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY HESITATE AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 3, 2007
Incident date: Aug 3, 2007
I FILLED THE CAR UP WITH GASOLINE AND UPON RETURNING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION, NOTICED THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAR NOW HAS A CONSTANT DRIP OF GASOLINE SO THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
May 19, 2007
Incident date: Apr 15, 2005
CONSISTENT GRINDING SOUND WHEN DRIVING. IT WAS DRIVESHAFT FAILURE. 2000 VOLVO XC HAD ONLY 56,021 MILES ON IT AND WAS DRIVEN 4 1/2 YEARS WHEN THIS BEGAN HAPPENING. PARTS/LABOR REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Apr 8, 2007
Incident date: Apr 7, 2007
ANGLE GEAR BROKE IN THE VOLVO V70XC AFTER 90000 MILES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 13, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*- WHILE PARKING HER VEHICLE THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE 2000 VOLVO V70 XC. THE CRACKING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION ANGLE GEAR CRACKING. FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ANGLE GEAR WAS ON 04/17/03 AT 64,745 MILES, PART NUMBER WAS 8601587-... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 17, 2006
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE FUEL LINE FAILED IN REGION BETWEEN FIRE WALL AND ENGINE APPROXIMATELY IN LAST FOOT OF PRESSURIZED FUEL DELIVERY LINE. ANOTHER DRIVER DETECTED FLOW OF LIQUID ONTO GROUND BELOW VEHICLE AND ALERTED ME. I PULLED VEHICLE INTO PARKING LOT AND EVALUATED SOURCE OF LEAK. I THOUGH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2, 2006
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
VEHICLE WENT INTO 'LIMP HOME MODE' ON HIGHWAY. SPEED WENT FROM 65 MPH IN PASSING LANE TO 15 MPH. I HAD TO CROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE BREAK DOWN LANE. AUTO IS 2000 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY WAGON. ETS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 66,800 MILES WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED BEFORE. THE CAR NOW EXHIBIT... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Jul 21, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2004
2000 VOLVO V70XC REAR LATCH FAILURE. MY XC WAGON HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT REAR LATCH FAILURES SINCE 2002. THE PROBLEM ONLY USED TO OCCUR DURING THE WINTERS, WHICH ACCOUNT FOR 3 MONTHS A YEAR IN MA. I BROUGHT IT IT TO MY VOLVO DEALER, BARRY'S VOLVO OF DARTMOUTH, MA ON 2/17/2004. SINCE THEY WE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 14, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: May 29, 2006
UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY, AFTER TRAVELING AT SPEED FOR 30 MINUTES, A KNOCKING SOUND CAME FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STALLED AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP AND STEAM WAS EVOLVING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS AT MAXIMUM. STEAM WAS EVOLVING NEAR THE TURBO AT THE FIREWALL. TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 26, 2006
Incident date: May 26, 2006
FAILURE OF THE ETM ON MY 2000 VOLVO XC 70. THE CAR ABRUPTLY LOST DRIVING POWER IN THE MIDST OF 65 MPH TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. *JB
TIRES
May 6, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
TWO TOYO PROXES TPT 205/55R-16 (94V ALL SEASONS BLACKWALL) TIRES HAVE FAILED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF PURCHASE AND 10,000 MILES. THE SIDEWALLS HAVE DEVELOPED THIN SPOTS THAT ARE BULGING OUTWARDS, ON THE VERGE OF A BLOWOUT. THESE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENTS FOR TOYO PROXES FZ4 BLACKWALLS P205/55VR WHEN ONE O... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 2006
Incident date: Apr 17, 2006
THE ETS (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM) LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY OVER A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. ON TWO OCCASIONS, ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR LOST POWER TOTALLY WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER SAID THE CAR NEEDS A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM), WHICH WILL COST ABOUT $1,500. THIS CAR HAS 85,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2006
Incident date: Dec 10, 2005
I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY WAGON. THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN DECEMBER 2005. CAR STARTS BUT IMMEDIATELY DIES, STARTS BUT DIES, STARTS BUT DIES AND THEN, FINALLY, CATCHES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON ABOUT 15 OCCASIONS SINCE DEC 10, 2005 AND TAKES ABOUT 3 TO 6 TRIES BEFORE ENGINE CATCHES. CAR SURGED ONC... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2006
Incident date: Feb 23, 2006
THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED IN AUG. 2004, FORTUNATELY I DO NOT DRIVE VERY FAR, BECAUSE THE CAR SLOWED AS IF IT WAS STALLING AND THEN RAN SLUGGISH FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AT THE TIME I WAS ALONE WITH MY TWO CHILDREN WHO WERE 20 MONTHS AND 1 MONTH OLD AND THANK GOD IT WAS A SIDE STREET B... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2006
Incident date: Feb 23, 2006
THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED IN AUG. 2004, FORTUNATELY I DO NOT DRIVE VERY FAR, BECAUSE THE CAR SLOWED AS IF IT WAS STALLING AND THEN RAN SLUGGISH FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AT THE TIME I WAS ALONE WITH MY TWO CHILDREN WHO WERE 20 MONTHS AND 1 MONTH OLD AND THANK GOD IT WAS A SIDE STREET B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 11, 2006
Incident date: Feb 11, 2006
MY VOLVO V70 XC ALSO HAS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE ETM - ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE COSTING $1350. AFTER, LIKE MANY OTHERS HAVE STATED, LOSING ALL POWER, SHUTTING DOWN, LOCKING UP, CAUSING ME AND THOSE AROUND ME A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE GARAGE ONLY TO BE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 29, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO V70XC CROSS COUNTRY. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ( THROTTLE BODY) ACCORDING TO MANY OWNERS WITH 98-00 V70, C70, S70, THEY ALSO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THESE PARTS AREN'T SUPPOSE TO BREAK ,THEY ARE PART OF THE ACCELERATOR. MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
VEHICLE REQUIRED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY DESPITE BEING ONLY SIX YEARS OLD AND HAVING ONLY 56,410 MILES. VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY MILDLY HESITATING AND JERKING, THEN WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE WE WERE CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY. WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GO TO THE DEALER AND SPEND $1,078.93 TO REPLA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2005
Incident date: Nov 3, 2005
CAR BEGAN TO RUN IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE MANNER, SPEEDING UP THEN LOOSING POWER WHILE SHAKING VIOLENTLY. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. THEY WERE TERRIFIED. I DROVE IT AFTER SHE CALLED FOR HELP IT WAS A TERRIBLE RIDE. HAD THIS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC ON ONE OF THE MANY HIGH SPEED ROADS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
ON 7 DECEMBER 2005, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NORTH ON I-94 IN MASSACHUSETTS AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE HESITATED AND LOST POWER. ETC LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WENT TO THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER IN SOUTH ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
ON 7 DECEMBER 2005, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NORTH ON I-94 IN MASSACHUSETTS AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE HESITATED AND LOST POWER. ETC LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WENT TO THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER IN SOUTH ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 6, 2005
MY 2000 XC V70 VOLVO BEGAN 'CHOKING' AND THEN STALLING ONE DAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. INCIDENT DATE NOTED BELOW IS WHEN THE INITIAL PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER THE STALLING OCCURRED REPEATEDLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, RESULTING IN REPLACING THE THROTTLE, WHICH I NOW ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 6, 2005
MY 2000 XC V70 VOLVO BEGAN 'CHOKING' AND THEN STALLING ONE DAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. INCIDENT DATE NOTED BELOW IS WHEN THE INITIAL PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER THE STALLING OCCURRED REPEATEDLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, RESULTING IN REPLACING THE THROTTLE, WHICH I NOW ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 VOLVO V70XC
44 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
26745.13.14
Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu
May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-354
Oct 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL
SPJ3070120160419
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER
4002
Jul 7, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT
155
Mar 20, 2006
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT
149
Mar 16, 2006
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT
25149C
Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLEANING THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION. *AK
25149B
Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK
149
Feb 20, 2006
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
WARRANTY COVERAGE SHOULD A CUSTOMER EPXERIENCE A DEFECT WIT THE ETM SYSTEM BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE NORMAL NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TT TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS). *TT CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *TT CLEANI
3202
May 9, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMS. *SC
850036
Dec 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT
4607
Jan 16, 2004
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
X70 AWD PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT / BOOT KIT AVAILABLE AS A SPARE PART. *TT
0031
Nov 1, 2003
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NEW BRACKET IN THE SUB-FRAME FOR MOUNTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT
4607
Mar 13, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT/BOOT KIT AVAILABLE. *TT
2322
Oct 15, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT
0019
Sep 1, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, AND REPAIR. *YD
3360019
Sep 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, REPAIR. *YH
33300002
Aug 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION SOFWARE UPGRADE. *YD
36107
Jul 19, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT
107
Jul 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE UPGRADE TO ENSURE POPER OVERALL TRANSMISSION SHIFT FUNCTION PERFORMANCE AND / OR SHIFT QUALITY. *TT
430029
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *T
3360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT
360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT
350012
Mar 1, 2001
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT
460005
Jan 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL D
430029REV
May 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90-100 KM/H/55-60 MPH)
4430029
Apr 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
830032REV
Mar 1, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS
2210029
Mar 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE OIL FILLER GRATE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
8830032
Feb 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT
7720001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION BETWEEN THE REAR SPRING, BUMP STOP AND THE SPRING SEAT. *TT
460001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT
830032
Jan 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT
VOLVO V70XC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO V70XC across all model years (1998, 2002).
7
Total Recalls
524
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths